When driving a bus you should look ___ seconds ahead.

When driving a bus you should look ___ seconds ahead.

• A. 8-12
• B. 12-15
• C. 15-20
• D. 20-25

Answer: (B)

Look far enough ahead to spot hazards early so you can slow smoothly and keep riders comfortable. For a bus, scanning about a dozen seconds ahead, roughly 12 to 15 seconds, gives you time to notice signals, pedestrians, other vehicles stopping, or people boarding, and to adjust your speed gradually. This range accounts for the bus’s heavier weight and longer stopping distance, helping you react in time without abrupt braking. If you only watch what’s immediately in front of you, sudden changes in traffic can force abrupt stops that are uncomfortable and unsafe for passengers. Aiming for 12–15 seconds strikes a practical balance between seeing upcoming conditions and staying aware of closer traffic. To check your look-ahead, pick a fixed marker and count seconds as you approach it; reaching about 12–15 seconds of visibility ahead is the goal.

Look far enough ahead to spot hazards early so you can slow smoothly and keep riders comfortable. For a bus, scanning about a dozen seconds ahead, roughly 12 to 15 seconds, gives you time to notice signals, pedestrians, other vehicles stopping, or people boarding, and to adjust your speed gradually. This range accounts for the bus’s heavier weight and longer stopping distance, helping you react in time without abrupt braking. If you only watch what’s immediately in front of you, sudden changes in traffic can force abrupt stops that are uncomfortable and unsafe for passengers. Aiming for 12–15 seconds strikes a practical balance between seeing upcoming conditions and staying aware of closer traffic. To check your look-ahead, pick a fixed marker and count seconds as you approach it; reaching about 12–15 seconds of visibility ahead is the goal.